David

… Let’s not move on before we address some of David’s family drama. In verses 28-30 we see Eliab, David’s oldest brother, begin to taunt David. Why are you even here, David?! And what happened to your little sheep? [as if tending sheep is a measly little task…] You’re the worst. Get outta here. Despite being the oldest son of Jesse, Eliab had been passed up for David as Israel’s next king and most likely didn’t want this same annoying little brother poking around the battlefield, showing everyone up. David did react to his brother, but he was undeterred in his mission. I’m sure he was filled with adrenaline and the Holy Spirit at that time. He was going to put an end to this “disgrace,” despite his age.

The bible gives an encouraging truth noting the age god can start using us. read 1 timothy 4:12. write it in your journal and underline the commands paul gives.

In 1 Timothy, Paul is writing his apprentice, Timothy, encouraging him to take the baton of spreading the Gospel. Timothy was much younger than Paul and was likely overwhelmed and intimidated at such an important task. But Paul encouraged Timothy that his age and relative inexperience didn’t matter. The Lord can use whoever He wants to. He doesn’t wait until we’re a certain age to give us tasks. As a believer you have already been tasked with Heavenly assignments, even as a middle schooler. You’re tasked to take the gospel and your testimony of all God has done and is currently doing in your life to your school, to your sports teams, to your dance studio, to your gymnastics and cheerleading squad, to your families and friends. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. And don’t look down on yourself, waiting for the right time. People need to hear what the Lord has done now!